Back for it’s 5th year, #HERoutdoorsWeek aims to celebrate the benefits of exercising and being in the outdoors, bringing visibility to female participation in sport and physical activity. Knowing how much I gain from the outdoors, this is a week that I love being involved in, and will happily shout from the rooftops about!
A Sport Ireland initiative, this week is organised by the Local Sports Partnerships and Outdoor National Governing Bodies. All across Ireland, there are so many opportunities to experience adventure!
HER Outdoors Week is from August 11th - 17th, 2025
In this article, find upcoming events for the week ahead divided by county. Many of the events that are organised are taster sessions or up-skilling opportunities, and so are a great way to try new sports with new people.
Find events near you by County:
My top tips for finding events this year: many of the NGB’s and LSP’s are doing the booking for events through Eventbrite. If you find your Local Sports Partnership on Eventbrite see if they have a collection of events dedicated to HER Outdoors Week, or just scroll through all their upcoming events.
I’ve done my best to only include events that still had tickets available as off the morning of Tue 12th of August! This means that many counties have more events on than I have linked.
Carlow Events:
13th: SUPing & Outdoor Yoga
15th: Outdoor Pilates
Learn more about Carlow Local Sports Partnership here, and their recent newsletter here.
Clare Events:
14th: Try Snorkeling
14th: Outdoor Yoga & Dip
15th: Try Kayaking
15th: Intro to rock climbing
Learn more about Clare Local Sports Partnership here.
Cork Events:
12th: SUPing in Ballyhass
13th: Bank fishing
13th: Social Cycle
14th: Hike, Yoga & Dip
14th: Come try sailing (Contact Kathryn 087-9876390 or email kathrynwcdp@gmail.com)
16th: Boat fishing in Cobh
16th: Inchadoney Beachfest, featuring Hockey, Lacrosse, Orienteering, Tag Rugby, and more.
Learn more about Cork Local Sports Partnership here.
Donegal Events:
14th: Morning dip in Bundoran
16th: Culdaff beach yoga & dip
17th: Try horse riding
17th: Try fishing
Learn more about Donegal Local Sports Partnership here, or follow then on Eventbrite here.
Dublin Events:
Dublin has more than one county council. If you’re in Dublin consider scrolling down to see what’s on in Wicklow or other surrounding counties too!
Dublin City:
Learn more about Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership here and follow them on eventbrite here.
Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown:
13th: Teens Try SUPing
15th: Yoga on the green
Learn more about Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown Sports Partnership.
Fingal:
12th: Try BMX-ing
16th: Try Sailing
16th: Sea swimming
Learn more about Fingal Sports Partnership.
South Dublin:
13th: Teen Hike
13th: Intro to disc golf
Learn more about Active South Dublin.
Galway Events:
14th: Kayaking in Portumna
15th: River rafting
16th: Dip & Sauna silverstrand
16th: Try Kayaking in Leenaun
Learn more about Galway Sports Partnership or follow them on eventbrite here.
Kerry Events:
Learn more about the Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, or follow them on eventbrite here.
Kilkenny Events:
Multiple dates: Intro to mountain biking for teens and adults
14th: Yoga & Walk
Learn more about Kilkenny Sports & Recreation Partnership, and find their events page here.
Laois Events:
Multiple dates: Free gym classes
13th: Teen SUPing
13th: Teen Bushcraft Skills
14th: Social Kayaking
16th: Social wellness walk
16th: Try Kayaking & Canoeing
Learn more about Laois Sports Partnership, and find their events page here.
Leitrim Events:
12th: Try Tennis in Carrick
13th: Teen Try Kayaking
13th: Adult Try Kayaking
13th: Try Tennis in Drumshanbo
14th: Yoga in Dromahair
15th: Yoga in Lough Rinn
Learn more about Leitrim Sports Partnership, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Limerick Events:
13th: Kilmallock Walk
16th: Try road cycling
17th: 3 Bridges Walk
17th: Pilates in the Park
Learn more about Limerick Sports Partnership, and find their full events page here.
Longford Events:
Learn more about Longford Sports Partnership, and upcoming general events.
Louth Events:
13th: Teens SUPing Session
15th: Circuits on the beach
16th: Sunset Hike
17th: SUPing Session
Learn more about Louth Local Sports Partnership here, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Mayo Events:
14th: SUPing on Lough Lannagh
Learn more about the Mayo Local Sports Partnership here, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Meath Events:
13th: Activator Pole Walking
13th: Inclusive canoeing for mothers & daughters with a disability
13th: Try archery
13th: Try cycling
15th: Teens try cycling
16th: Yoga & Dip
16th: Inclusive cycling
17th: Trail running
17th: Sea swimming
Learn more about Meath Sports Partnership here.
Monaghan Events:
Learn more about Monaghan Sports Partnership here, and find their Eventmaster Page here.
Offaly Events:
Multiple dates: SUPing for Teens and Adults
Learn more about Offaly Sports Partnership here.
Roscommon Events:
12th: Try Archery
13th: Try golf
14th: Try Tag Rugby
15th: Teen Try Horse riding
15th: Try Archery
15th: Try Tag Rugby
Learn more about Roscommon Sports Partnership here, or follow them on eventbrite here.
Sligo Events:
14th: Carrowkeel Guided Hike
16th: Intro to mountain biking
17th: Guided Benbulben Hike
17th: Try Orienteering
Multiple dates: Try Sailing
Learn more about Sligo Sports Partnership, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Tipperary Events:
17th: Summit Sisters
Learn more about Tipperary Sports Partnership, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Waterford Events:
14th: Try Kayaking
16th: Melleray Hike
Learn more about Waterford Sports Partnership, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Wicklow Events:
13th: Try sea swimming
16th: Try Sailing in Bray
Learn more about Wicklow Local Sports Partnership here, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Westmeath Events:
14th: Yoga in the Park - Moate
19th: Try SUPing
Learn more about Westmeath Sports Partnership here, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Wexford Events:
13th: Mother & Daughter Hike
14th: Teen beach day including Beach Cricket, Beach Volleyball, Surfing, and more
15th: Yoga at Forth Mountain
Learn more about Wexford Sports Partnership, or follow them on Eventbrite here.
Find Adventure Through The Sport
The following National Governing Bodies (NGBs) are running events across the country:
Mountaineering Ireland
Cycling Ireland
Orienteering Ireland
Canoeing Ireland
#FINDYOUROUTDOORS #EmbraceYourSpace